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  • Moth Overbust Corset By Sparklewren, 2013, United Kingdom. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Moth’ Overbust Corset By Sparklewren

    Moth Overbust Corset By Sparklewren Date: 2013 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Silk and lace Brand: Sparklewren   As described by the designer: 'The Moth corset is heavily embellished in a symmetrical fashion…
  • 'Angela' Adjustable Garter Dress By Bordelle, c. 2010, UK. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Angela’ Adjustable Garter Dress By Bordelle

    'Angela' Adjustable Garter Dress By Bordelle Date: c. 2010 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Satin elastic Brand: Bordelle   A corselet style dress with padded and underwired cups, a zip back fastening and…
  • Sheer Lace Appliquéd Cincher By Sparklewren, c. 2014, United Kingdom. The Underpinnings Musuem. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Sheer Lace Appliquéd Cincher By Sparklewren

    Sheer Lace Appliquéd Cincher By Sparklewren Date: c. 2014 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Nylon crin, cotton coutil and lace Brand: Sparklewren   A sweetheart topline cincher made of nylon crin mesh overlaid…
  • Red Cage Crinolette, c. 1870s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Red Cage Crinolette

    Red Cage Crinolette Date: c. 1870s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Cotton tape, metal wires, metal buckle Brand: Unknown   A cage crinolette of cotton tape, supported by textile encased metal wires and…
  • Lace & Celanese Boudoir Cap With Floral Trims, c. 1930s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Lace & Celanese Boudoir Cap With Floral Trims

    Lace & Celanese Boudoir Cap With Floral Trims Date: c. 1930s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Celanese Rayon Brand: Unknown   A boudoir cap made of fine machine lace and pale pink 'celanese',…
  • Lace Insert & Pleated Silk Step In, c. 1920s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice

    Lace Insert & Pleated Silk Step In

    Lace Insert & Pleated Silk Step In Date: c. 1920s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk & lace Brand: Custom made   A luxurious step in teddy made of silk crêpe and machine…
  • 'Cassiopeia' Lace Longline Bra & Brief By Karolina Laskowska, 2015, United Kingdom. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    ‘Cassiopeia’ Lace Longline Bra & Brief By Karolina Laskowska

    'Cassiopeia' Lace Longline Bra & Brief By Karolina Laskowska Date: 2015 Origin: United Kingdom Fabric: Leavers Lace Brand: Karolina Laskowska   An underwired longline bra and full brief set made metallic French…
  • Silk Habotai Split Drawers With Embroidery, Lace & Silk Ribbon Slot Trim, c. 1910s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Silk Habotai Split Drawers With Embroidery, Lace & Silk Ribbon Slot Trim

    Silk Habotai Split Drawers With Embroidery, Lace & Silk Ribbon Slot Trim Date: c. 1910s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Silk habotai Brand: Custom made   A luxurious pair of split drawers made…
  • Pale Pink Custom Nylon Corselette By Rigby & Peller, c. 1960s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Pale Pink Custom Nylon Corselette By Rigby & Peller

    Pale Pink Custom Nylon Corselette By Rigby & Peller Date: c. 1960s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Nylon Brand: Rigby & Peller   A luxurious corselet that was likely custom made for a…
  • Elastic Garters With Feathers, Pearls & Gilt Clips, c. 1910s, Great Britain. The Underpinnings Museum. Photography by Tigz Rice.

    Elastic Garters With Feathers, Pearls & Gilt Clips

    Elastic Garters With Feathers, Pearls & Gilt Clips Date: c. 1910s Origin: Great Britain Fabric: Elastic Brand: Unknown   A pair of garters made from strips of elastic with elaborate stamped metal…